EXILE/ELQ MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS
Use our Submittable portal, or by Canada Post.
We support and encourage a vital and diverse arts ecology that enriches Canadian and international readers, with equity among our contributors seen as a fundamental way to achieve this.
Only previously unpublished material will be considered.
EXILE magazine (ELQ/Exile: The Literary Quarterly) publishes literary and speculative fiction, poetry, nonfiction, translations, drama and art from across Canada and around the world. Each year (four issues) we present approximately sixty contributors, which includes progressive talent who have previously published with us, through to new talent redefining the boundaries of contemporary literature and art.
FICTION
We publish emerging and established writers of literary and speculative fiction who have a strong narrative voice, memorable characters, and a unique flair that aspires to represent the diverse Canadian mosaic.
NONFICTION
Our nonfiction is most often found in our Word & Art features, but also includes stand-alone social and political commentary. We look for well-considered (and researched) writing with a literary style that will interest general readers and experts alike. We avoid dry, jargon-filled academic prose.
POETRY
We look for emerging and established poets who have a distinct voice found in their lines. We are open to all forms of poetic approaches.
TRANSLATIONS
Works in translation (fiction and poetry) include francophone authors into English, as well as international authors into English (most often translated by Canadians). Our long-standing tradition of supporting translation includes over 400 such works to date.
DRAMA
ELQ/Exile publishes drama that is either a selection from a larger work (one that works as a stand-alone piece) or short dramatic pieces of up to eight pages.
VISUAL ART
For over 45 years we have presented an incredibly wide range of visual approaches: painting, drawing, photography, illustration, mixed media, sculpture – publishing anything that is rooted in integrity, displays purpose, and that will resonate with our readers.
DO:
Consider if your submission is compatible with our publishing program. Take the time to look at the issues (contributors) on our web site – perhaps consider ordering previous print copies.
We will eventually move to using a Submittable-only option, but until we do, please send us your material by snail mail:
1) a cover letter telling us about yourself and your contribution
2) a CV indicating your publishing history (if applicable)
3) a brief synopsis of your work
4) the full contribution, as intended for our consideration
5) 4 to 8 selections of art that will work as a stand-alone section
6) if art with nonfiction, or vice versa (or with fiction and/or poetry) that contribution in its entirety
Be patient. We receive some 350 unsolicited submissions a year (plus those by way of other open calls, such as our literary competitions and recommendations) and it takes time for them to be evaluated. We aim to respond to all submissions within six months.
DO NOT:
Send us a submission if you have sent it out to other publishers for consideration.
Send us a submission if you are not a Canadian citizen or resident. We do not accept unsolicited materials from non-Canadian writers (although we do publish international writers based on recommendation).
Send us your submission electronically by email.
Contact us regarding the status of your submission. We keep track of all submissions received. (However, if six months have passed, you may email us at exq@exilequarterly.com)
Expect feedback. We do not offer editorial comment on manuscripts unless we feel the work has potential for inclusion in our magazine
RECYCLE
We do not return submissions. All materials are recycled, or properly disposed of.
SUBMIT TO
EXILE magazine
(please indicated: Attn: fiction / poetry / nonfiction / etc. editor)
170 Wellington Street West
PO Box 308
Mount Forest, ON
N0G 2L0
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